Minivan News Interview: “I’m too old to sit around. We genuinely want to improve the way things work”: Dr Waheed
Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan recently said he was not completely satisfied with his job and wanted more consultation between the government and the coalition parties when he appeared on VTV’s show Hoonu Gondi (Hot Seat) on 12 April.
At a rally for the Gaumee Itthihaad Party (GIP) last Saturday, Dr Waheed reiterated his concerns [...]
Good Governance in Maldives Speech delivered at the GIP Public Gathering Dr. Mohamed Waheed, Vice President of Maldives and Leader of Gaumee Ithihad Party
Asalaam Alaikum,
It’s a very special evening. It’s the first time we are having a public meeting of the party since its formation in 2008. Most of you know us as a coalition partner in the present government. Over the past year and a half, our senior leadership has worked diligently to support this government. The only purpose in joining this government was to do good deeds for the people. Like us, a lot of other people in our country struggled to bring about a positive change. Many capable and important people in the country worked together to change the government.
Its a rainy evening. It reminds me of a similar but unforgettable evening which I am sure many of you will also not forget. It was the night of the 26 October 2008. It was the last rally prior to the second round of voting in the presidential elections. It was held in the open area south of Dharubaruge where about 8000 people participated completely drenched in the rain. There the leaders of the coalition formed under the banner of “watan edhey gothah” (How the nation wants!) assembled before the people during the last hours prior to the second round of election. MDP’s Mohamed Nasheed, Republican Party’s Gasim Ibrahim, Hassan Saeed of the then New Maldives, together with the other leaders of their parties and the members of GIP stood that night according to the wishes of the people to bring about change in the way this nation is governed.
Address to the Dissemination Meeting Review of SAARC Convention on Preventing and Combating Trafficking of Women and Children for Prostitution.
What this convention covers is one of the most serious transnational crimes that our region faces. It addresses a crime that is a direct affront against the dignity and human rights of the two most vulnerable populations in this region. Our women and our children. The aim of this convention is to criminalize and punish trafficking offences. It also aims to strengthen regional cooperation in law enforcement, which includes mutual legal assistance, extradition, protection of trafficked persons and their timely repatriation. The overall aim is to take substantial steps towards addressing this problem; this blight on all our nations.